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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.09, 18,918.31 and 6,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.09, 18,918.31 and 6,691.01 is: 10,037.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.09 : 18,918.31 = 6,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.09/18,918.31 = 6,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.09x = 18,918.31 × 6,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.09x = 126,582,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,582,502.62/12,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.39

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